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B354 JAL

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,671 mi
Last recorded64,671 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Sovereign83,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB354 JAL
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,671 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Signs of underseal to under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suface corrosion to floor pans and heavy underseal to underbody

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,762 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Park brake only just met requirement further adjustment advised

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 63,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding All brakes binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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B354 JAL is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B354 JAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B354 JAL registered?

B354 JAL is a 1985 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 10 January 1985.

Is B354 JAL safe to buy?

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